'Tis the Season Inspiration Challenge, #41!

 I get my cards done on time, but I can't get my posts up on time... it's always something...

Anyway... here it is... my take on the photo inspiration.  I picked up on the color of the little gingerbread cookies with my base in Soft Suede.  I picked up on the shape of the cookies with my star embossed layer (and what is almost impossible to tell in any picture that I took, I "frosted" each star with dazzling diamonds.  It is precious!) I picked up on the snowflakes with... duh... snowflakes.  I did emboss them in silver.

I hope you like it and that you decide to play along with us.  Check out the designs the rest of team came up with on 'Tis the Season. And you can even participate in the call for designers for the team!  Read all the details by clicking on the link for the blog.

Thanks for looking!

'Tis the Season, a Sketch Challenge for the big 40!

I just love a good sketch challenge, and let me just tell you, this is a good sketch challenge!

I chose to turn the sketch, but you should head over to the 'Tis the Season blog and check out all the cards!

This card actually inspired me to use some ribbon scraps and bits up (you know how you just can't throw away a piece that is big enough to use, even if you don't know what you're going to use it for yet?)

After I made this card, I went on to make 8 more all purpose cards, all using and inspired by a scrap of ribbon from my pile.  It's my form of spring cleaning!

What do you see when you see the sketch? Create your vision and join us in this sketch challenge!

Crazy About You and Hello You Thinlits

Here's another C.A.S.E.  This one I found on Pinterest.  I futzed with the colors a bit (trying to use up some old DSP).

I love, love, love this.  What you can't see so well is the word "Birthday" in the Soft Sky stamped on the white layer of the star, which is actually under the orange DSP, which has the star punched out of it.

I'm think I am in love with this new combo of Crazy About You and the Hello You thinlits.  Plan on seeing more of this very soon.

Thanks for looking!

'Tis the Season, challenge 39, a color challenge

 You gotta love a good color challenge.  The especially tricky part for me was this darker color.  I first thought it was black.  Then I convinced myself it was a dark blue.  So that is what I used here.  However, in my pictures, it looks black anyway!

Either way, I think it looks pretty stunning.  I used Pool Party, Pacific Point, and Midnight Muse.  I used silver embossing powder on the Pacific Point, and three different colored rhinestones.

 Here's a close-up of the center snowflake... why, yes, that is double popped.  Thank you for noticing!

So here it is, folks... my take on this week's color challenge over on 'Tis the Season.  Why don't you head on over, take a look at what the rest of the design team has come up with, and play along! You know you want to!

Pink Star Power

 I used Pinterest to inspire this card.  I love the basic sketch, but it was masculine (which you always need more of so trust me, I will be making this again), and this time I needed a card for a little girl.

It's cute... it's fun....

I played a bit with the embossed layer and did sponge it up with a bit of pink pirouette.  It just pops the shapes on the page.

Thanks for looking!

Spring Cards- April Flowers Class!

 Finally, spring is here!  I am celebrating spring flowers with this 6 flower card class!  Want to join me?  

You'll choose one of these two cards to make (or you can make both for a small upcharge).

 You'll make all four of these cards...

And one of these two cards (or, again, you can make both).

Make 6 cards for $15.00 or all 8 pictured here for $20.00.

As always, sentiments are changeable to fit your card giving needs.

This class is being offered at two different times on Friday, April 10th.  Come at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. Please give me your time and the number of cards you'll be making when you RSVP.  Please RSVP by April 9th.

'Tis the Season, Challenge 37! Getting Sketchy

 When I saw this sketch challenge, ideas started forming in my head!

I knew I wanted to use this stamp (because none of the stamps from this set have seen ink yet).

I played around a bit with two different sized cards (one "regular" sized and one a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 square).  I also turned the DSP for a slightly different look.

I'm quite pleased with how these have turned out.

It is hard to see, but I also used Crystal Effects to create "liquid" in the glass.  I love that stuff!  

I'm super happy with how these turned out.

Why don't you try?  Just make a card using this basic sketch and then head on over to 'Tis the Season and post your creation.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!